Roswell Inc’s Economic Development Report

by Steve Stroud

On January 25, 2019, we hosted our annual State of the City event at The Country Club of Roswell. More than 300 business, civic, and elected leaders from both Roswell and around the region attended to hear an update on economic development in Roswell, a look back at 2018, and a preview of what’s to come in 2019. Roswell Mayor Lori Henry also gave a State of the City address regarding city business.

Key highlights from our presentation included an overview of our success in economic and business development from 2018, which included:

54 ribbon cuttings, 83 ombudsman engagements (where we help businesses navigate city hall), and 131 business development meetings

Total of 1,754 new jobs created through our recruitment, retention and expansion efforts

Several large projects, including:

Recruitment of Element by Westin business-class hotel on Westside Parkway

Expansion of Boutique Hotel and Mixed-Use Development in Historic District

Brixmor Property Group regional headquarters recruitment—50 jobs

GPS Trackit national headquarters recruitment—40 jobs

Staff Zone national headquarters retention and expansion—35 jobs

McKesson Corporation’s “Atlanta Hub” recruitment—500 jobs

Total of $654,000+ in new annual revenue to City of Roswell through our work

Total of $614,000+ in new one-time revenue to the City of Roswell through our work

For a full picture of our organization’s work from 2018, check out our Annual Report.

Check out Mayor Lori Henry’s presentation below along with a photo gallery from the event.JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI1NjAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIzMTUlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGc1VWNWlMdjBrc2slM0ZyZWwlM0QwJTI2YW1wJTNCc2hvd2luZm8lM0QwJTIyJTIwZnJhbWVib3JkZXIlM0QlMjIwJTIyJTIwYWxsb3clM0QlMjJhdXRvcGxheSUzQiUyMGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYSUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==